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path analysis
[/pæθ əˈnæləsɪs/]
noun
pl: path analyses
análise de caminhos
1.
A statistical technique used to examine the relationships between variables by analyzing direct and indirect effects in a causal model
Path analysis revealed that education has both direct and indirect effects on income through career development.
A análise de caminhos revelou que a educação tem efeitos diretos e indiretos na renda através do desenvolvimento profissional.
2.
A method in structural equation modeling used to decompose correlations into causal paths
Using path analysis, researchers determined the mechanism by which stress influences health outcomes.
Usando análise de caminhos, os pesquisadores determinaram o mecanismo pelo qual o estresse influencia os resultados de saúde.
Synonyms
causal analysis
structural equation modeling
path modeling
mediational analysis
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
análise de caminhos
Standard term used in Brazilian academic and statistical contexts
São Paulo
análise de trajetórias
Alternative term sometimes used in Brazilian research
Portugal
análise de caminhos
Standard term used in Portuguese academic settings
Related Idioms & Phrases
direct effect
indirect effect
mediation effect
causal pathway
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